New 72′ Bayliss "Old Reliable"-Faux Paint Accents

Part 6 of 13: Because Old Reliable probably won't see the eastern coast of the US for the next five or seven years while in the Pacific, maintenance is very important. This is why faux teak is used-it's a lot easier to keep up and provides the ability to do more trim work, according to Nick Smith.
Old Reliable splashed in July of 2021. The customized craft was purpose built for chasing billfish on fly and recently prepped for a multi-year Pacific tour.
And the day before Old Reliable shipped out, Nick Smith and Capt. Chip Shafer provided InTheBite with a guided walk-through to talk about the boat’s personal touches and offshore capabilities. It is rare to see a boat so personally customized for one goal and that is chasing and catching billfish on fly.
Join us for this 13-part video series that takes an in-depth look at what went into building this custom sportfisher. Check back in every Monday and Friday when we'll be uploading a new video with fresh content from Nick Smith and Capt. Chip Shafer. Visit www.inthebite..... for the full video series.
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So the faux teak is painted fiberglass? Looks really nice.